Which of the following is a common adverse effect that an elderly patient may experience while taking zolpidem (Ambien)?
A. Slurred speech and drowsiness
B. Convulsions
C. Confusion and memory disturbances
D. None of the above
Answer: C
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1. Engage the client in a quiet game of cards or puzzle solving. 2. Allow the client to set her own limits on behavior. 3. Provide a calm, quiet area for the client to sit or walk around in. 4. Encourage the client to get involved in a game of volleyball.
Which term represents the most frequent score in a frequency distribution?
a. Mean b. Mode c. Median d. Percentile
The patient has ingested large amounts of narcotics and has a respiratory rate of 8 per minute. Which acid-base disturbance is the patient at risk for?
a. respiratory acidosis c. metabolic acidosis b. respiratory alkalosis d. metabolic alkalosis
A patient who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) reports reddish-brown urine. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Obtain an order for BUN and creatinine levels. b. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless effect. c. Request an order for a urinalysis. d. Test her urine for occult blood.